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Instructor Chuck Schumacher 615-406-5269 Franklin Tennessee
About Chuck Schumacher
Coach & Sensei Chuck Schumacher grew up in Northern Minnesota And moved to Los Angeles in the mid-70's. Chucks initial training in the Martial Arts was in the discipline of Kung Fu. His teacher at that time was Phillip Rivers, a native of New Zealand. It was after moving to Los Angeles that he met and was taught by Master Bob Ozman in the Isshinryu system of Karate and Sensei Ozmans own unique system of Ozmanryu.
Two of Sensei Ozmans top students, Johnny Atkinson and Kenn Firestone have also played a significant role in Chucks development over the years. From these great instructors, Chuck was taught the values of the martial arts without compromise, earning the degree of black belt in 1986.
Chuck Schumacher now lives and teaches in Franklin, TN. After moving there in 1990 he decided to follow his childhood love of baseball and started coaching when his son started playing at the age of 6. This eventually lead to teaching the art of hitting. As each year passed, it became more apparent how important the mental part of the game was to achieving full potential.
Coach Schumacher began using his Martial Arts training to teach baseball players proper focusing techniques such as breathing, self control, patience, self discipline, and respect, along with the correct hitting mechanics. This all leads to self confidence which is essential to success.
By combining this philosophy of strengthening the mind through self-discipline, fitness, and awareness with the great challenge of becoming a successful hitter or earning the degree of black belt, many students are realizing their full potential as a ballplayer, Karateka, and most importantly, a person.
